was constructed on Friedrichstrasse in the heart of Berlin (the Soviets simply called it the Friedrichstraße Crossing Point). Checkpoint Charlie became a symbol of the Cold War, representing the separation of east and west, and - for the East Germans - a gateway to freedom. Checkpoint Charlie was frequently featured in espionage movies and books, such as those by John le Carré. ... us dealing cash freedom cold war iraq Germany killing death borderliner border DDR Russia Capitol danger ...